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Fosnaugh Family History

Fosnaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fasnacht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fosnaugh family from?

You can see how Fosnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fosnaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fosnaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Fosnaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fosnaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fosnaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Fosnaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fosnaugh. 35% of Fosnaugh men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Fosnaugh women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fosnaugh were Manager and Nurse.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Nurse
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fosnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fosnaugh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Fosnaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 427 military records available for the last name Fosnaugh. For the veterans among your Fosnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fosnaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fosnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fosnaugh in 1951 was 19, and 80 in 2004.

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